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"If they love your work that is always great. If they despise it, it is also a compliment... At least they felt something! Make them feel it." ~Anna Jorgenson

Monday, April 25, 2011

speak. and then think.

"It's called filtering, Joz!" ~Dad & Mom

What does that even mean? World, I have no filter. It gets me into trouble, but it also is a wonderful gift which, if used carefully, gets me far. So many opportunities have come around because I couldn't keep my mouth shut. On the other hand, many blonde moments, inside jokes, and humiliation has come from my inability to think before I speak. Enjoy (:

I have some cousins. A few years ago, we went and spent spring break in Flagstaff, Arizona, where some more cousins live. On the way home, we stopped at some kind of restaurant thing on a buffalo farm to use the facilities. We always have to stop for the facilities when we go anywhere with our mothers and aunts. I now realize that this is a hereditary trait. We all have to stop now days. Anyway, back to my story. We stopped at this restaurant. Me, my grandmother, and my cousins Laura and Andrea stayed in the car for this stop. In the window there was a picture of some sort of burger with the words "Best Buffalo Burgers!" Laura turns to me and says, "Buffalo burgers?! I wonder if those would be good." So I said, without thinking, of course, "Laura, I bet they would be. I've had buffalo wings and those are good!"

Silence. Pure silence.

But not for long. After about five seconds, everyone in the car, my grandmother included, was filled with this insane, out of control laughter! ...﻿ oh except for me. Don't worry, I caught on to what they were all laughing after a minute. Family loves you, no matter how dumb you are. It's a beautiful thing.

Dear Reader, whoever you are,

Welcome to my voice. I created this blog because I love to write. Sometimes, I write about my life, things that I am dealing with or have gone through, my thoughts, as well as a lot of random events and things... My hope is to one day become a writer for real. As in, someone whose work people love to read. I want more than anything to have my voice out there, in the world, that perhaps somewhere I might be able to help someone. Whether it be by making them laugh or even smile, realize they aren't alone, feel something?

If you have any suggestions, questions, or anything to say, I am always up for conversation and criticism. I'll be the first to admit, I can use all the help I can get.